Formlabs
3D Print Optimization Engineer
Somerville, MAFrom $125kmidAdded today
About this role
Formlabs seeks a 3D Print Optimization Engineer to enhance the performance of SLA and SLS printing systems by optimizing hardware, software, and materials. You'll apply multi-disciplinary problem-solving to increase print speed, reliability, accuracy, and ease of use for global customers including Apple, Tesla, and NASA.
What you'll do
- Push the capabilities of SLA and SLS 3D printing platforms
- Conduct root cause analysis across mechanics, fluid dynamics, software, chemistry, optics, electronics, and thermodynamics
- Design and execute efficient experiments to isolate behavior in complex variable systems
- Solve multi-disciplinary engineering challenges
- Develop and commercialize solutions that improve customer print performance
- Assess customer impact and prioritize performance improvements
What they're looking for
- Problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Experimental design and hypothesis testing
- Multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge
- Python or other coding languages
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Material properties and characterization
- Autonomous learning and cross-functional collaboration
- Customer-focused product thinking
Benefits
- Equity program with RSUs for wealth building
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) matching and financial advisory access
- Generous paid parental leave up to 16 weeks and sabbatical up to 6 weeks
- Flexible time-off policy, on-site parking, and commuter benefits
- Professional development opportunities and unlimited access to 3D printing
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Formlabs
Formlabs builds advanced 3D printing hardware and systems, with particular focus on dental and professional applications. The company is hiring for engineering roles including robotic systems integration, mechanical design, and reliability testing to develop and improve their 3D printing technology.
- Website
- formlabs.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a time you optimized a complex system with multiple interdependent variables—how did you approach isolating the key factors?
- Walk us through how you would design an experiment to test a hypothesis about 3D print quality.